Dr. Rotesha Harris has been named the 32nd president of Knoxville College as the school aims to regain accreditation and celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Researchers at two DOE Bioenergy Research Centers discovered a gene named "Booster" in the black cottonwood tree, which significantly enhances plant growth and photosynthesis, potentially benefiting crop science and addressing food scarcity.

Three individuals were indicted for misappropriating over $90,000 from the Knox County Emergency Rental Assistance Program, with accusations involving false information, fake rental agreements, and violations of the Computer Crimes Act.

A Knoxville home was destroyed by a fire caused by a space heater, with no injuries reported. The KFD highlighted the absence of working smoke alarms and reminded the public about heater safety.

Lenoir City police are searching for Salvatore Mora Gutierrez following a shooting. He is considered "armed and dangerous" and fled on foot. The public is asked to provide information to aid his capture.

Bays Mountain Park announces holiday-themed laser light shows, featuring tributes to holiday classics, Taylor Swift, and Queen, with ticket details and schedule provided.

A Ghanaian man was sentenced to 63 months for his role in a $2 million wire fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. After jail, he must pay restitution and serve supervised release.

Dense fog enveloped East Tennessee and surrounding areas, with NWS advising poor visibility and potential freezing fog creating dangerous driving conditions. The area anticipates heavy Thanksgiving rainfall with flooding concerns.

Pittman Properties establishes a $5,000 scholarship for children of Knoxville firefighters in memory of firefighter William "Bill" Pittman, to start in the 2025-26 academic year.

Edward Kelley from Tennessee was convicted of conspiring to murder FBI employees and solicitation to commit violence, linked to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol breach incident.

Johnson City officials advise on winter safety, emphasizing fire risk prevention and vehicle preparedness for snowy conditions. Fire Chief Bell offers guidelines, while Police Chief Church stresses readiness for icy roads.

Knoxville's National Weather Service predicts varied weather with potential hazards, including a mix of sprinkles, high winds, and a drop in temperatures with a chance of snow showers by end of the week.

The ForWarn tool from ORNL and the U.S. Forest Service uses satellite imagery to track forest disturbances and was key in monitoring damage after Hurricane Helene.